Though Thailand has been coping with COVID-19 relatively well, we shouldn’t feel calm and let down our guard just yet. The coronavirus is still out there and can spread easily if we’re not careful. To help you deal, here are five platforms that give regular information on the COVID-19 sitch and can help save you from infection.
So, wash your hands, wear a mask and check out these websites and apps!
Away Covid-19 is one of the easiest ways to get information on the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand. Just add their official account on Line to get notified if you’re in a high-risk area. You’ll also get other important information, such as nearby hospitals, daily infection statistics, and details and timelines of infected patients.
LINE Official Account: @awaycovid19
Visit the Bing Covid-19 website if you want to follow the pandemic situation around the world. This website gives an overview of global statistics and also shows data from each country, including daily infection numbers. The information is mainly based on what WHO and health organizations put out in each country. Bing Covid-19 also gives updates on the vaccine situation.
Website: www.bing.com/covid/local/thailand
If you are looking for a platform that is easy to use, and gives complete and up-to-date information, then check out Covidtracker. The website and app has become popular since the latest lockdown for its reliable data, and intelligible symbols such as footprints to show where a patient has been, an “X” for fake news and a green head to indicate that a patient has recovered.
Website: covidtracker.5lab.co
We highly recommend using this user-friendly mobile app in conjunction with the ThaiChana app, which lets you check in and out from various places. MorChana uses GPS and Bluetooth to track a user’s location and to check if she or he has been in an area with COVID-19 infections. The app will also send a notification when you are near a high-risk area.
Available on iOS and Android
Are you anxious and panicky about the whole COVID-19 situation? Don’t worry, OOCA is here to help. Thailand’s first mental health app allows you to talk to a mental health specialist through a video call. You can select your doctor by the service they offer. Rates start at B1,000 for a 30-minute session with a psychologist, and B1,500 for a 30-minutes session with a psychiatrist.
Website: www.ooca.co
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